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Ot sure of the rule...highschool softball game. Batter swing hit ball with inside of forearm stays in fair territory. Ump calls dead ball. Coach argues should be live ball and because first was tagged should be an out.

the rule citation would be found in the definition of a Strike and dead ball scenarios. the rule is the same for baseball and softball regardless of level, NFS, NCAA, or MLB

A strike is called when a batter swings at a pitch (in or or out of strike zone). A dead ball is called when a pitch hits a batter. Award a base if batter hit by pitch out of strike zone and not a strike. Call a strike if batter swings or if pitch in strike zone.